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Column: We need to make our society and cities age-friendly

Let’s move on from the twentieth century, where older people were thought of as dependents. Older people can – and must — contribute to economic growth, writes Michael Hodin.

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Jun 28th 2013, 7:00 AM

Poll: Do you think we went over-the-top when the Obamas came to town?

Many welcomed the Obama ladies, believing that their visit benefited Irish tourism, while others criticised the govenment’s handling of the visit saying it made us look foolish.

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Jun 22nd 2013, 11:10 AM

Taoiseach: I didn't raise US senate claim that Ireland is a tax haven with Obama

Enda Kenny met with Barack Obama at the G8 summit in Lough Erne this week but did not raise recent US Senate committee claims about Ireland being a tax haven for Apple.

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Jun 18th 2013, 9:30 PM

G8 calls for urgent peace talks and a transitional government in Syria

The G8 nations pledged almost €1.1 billion in humanitarian aid for refugees inside and outside Syria.

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Jun 18th 2013, 6:17 PM

Taoiseach: Ireland wants to be part of G8 tax evasion plan, defends corporate tax rate

Enda Kenny was speaking to the media as the G8 summit came to a conclusion in Lough Erne today.

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Jun 18th 2013, 4:08 PM

G8 leaders agree to ‘fight the scourge of tax evasion’, Ireland’s regime not discussed

G8 leaders are likely to announce new measures that will make companies more transparent when it comes to taxation.

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Jun 18th 2013, 2:20 PM

Pipe bomb found in Strabane, an hour north of the G8 summit

The bomb was found just 80km north of Lough Erne in Enniskillen where world leaders are meeting for the annual G8 summit.

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Jun 18th 2013, 2:17 PM

Videos: Enda takes a walk with Cameron and Obama... and then Lagarde

The Taoiseach is among the world’s most powerful leaders in Fermanagh again today.

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Jun 18th 2013, 12:59 PM

G8 leaders 'close' to agreement on Syria amid calls for 'concrete' solution

World leaders are attempting to hammer out a joint communique that is agreeable for Russia and the US who differ on the Syrian conflict.

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Jun 18th 2013, 12:39 PM

Awkward Family Photo of the Day: G8 leaders pose for traditional snap

It’s known as the family photo. Some family.

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Jun 18th 2013, 11:18 AM

# Northern Ireland

McGuinness: Obama is 'absolutely engaged' in the peace process

The Northern Ireland Deputy First Minister was speaking at the G8 Summit in Lough Erne yesterday.

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Jun 18th 2013, 9:29 AM

Taoiseach: I can't say if G8 leaders will raise Ireland's tax regime

Enda Kenny said recent criticism of Ireland’s tax regime did not come up in his discussions with G8 leaders yesterday.

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Jun 18th 2013, 8:00 AM

Michelle Obama and daughters will tour Glendalough today

US First Lady Michelle Obama with her daughters are due to visit the Co Wicklow heritage site on the last day of their visit to Ireland.

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Jun 18th 2013, 7:44 AM

Video: What the Taoiseach told Obama and 'forgetting the yellow trousers'

Enda Kenny insisted that Ireland was making positive progress on its EU/IMF bailout amid reports of a scathing assessment from the European Commission on certain reforms.

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Jun 17th 2013, 10:56 PM

Taoiseach: EU-US trade deal could mean thousands of jobs for Ireland

Enda Kenny was speaking to the media following meetings with G8 leaders in Lough Erne today.

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Jun 17th 2013, 7:19 PM

Boyd Barrett: Armed gardaí are accompanying protesters to G8 Summit

The People Before Profits TD is travelling to Fermanagh to take part in demonstrations.

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Jun 17th 2013, 4:32 PM

G8 leaders agree to negotiate 'the biggest bilateral trade deal in history'

Following negotiations today, EU and US leaders have agreed to hold more negotiations on a massive trade deal.

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Jun 17th 2013, 3:55 PM

Infographic: This is how much the UK thinks an EU-US trade deal could be worth

World leaders hope to make significant progress on discussions about such a deal at the summit in Lough Erne today and tomorrow.

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Jun 17th 2013, 1:45 PM

Kenny and Obama to discuss EU presidency and bailout, but not Ireland's tax regime

Taoiseach Enda Kenny will arrive in Fermanagh later today, where he is expected to hold talks with the US president.

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Jun 17th 2013, 10:55 AM

Google boss defends Ireland's corporate tax rate

Eric Schmidt said governments see their own tax breaks as incentives while calling other countries “tax havens”.

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Jun 17th 2013, 10:39 AM

Who's who: Meet the nine men and one woman who make up the G8 leaders

Eight heads of government, and two EU presidents make up the G8 leaders who are gathering in Northern Ireland today and tomorrow.

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Jun 17th 2013, 9:25 AM

'Protest is a good thing' say PSNI but Turkey unrest could mean smaller demos at G8

The PSNI have said initial indications are that there will not be large numbers of protesters descending on the summit at Lough Erne today.

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Jun 17th 2013, 7:30 AM

Everything you need to know about the G8, but were afraid to ask

A gathering of some of the world’s most powerful people is happening up the road in Northern Ireland today and tomorrow. But what’s it all about?

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Jun 17th 2013, 6:50 AM

PSNI on G8 drones: 'They actually look like big model aircraft'

The Police Service of Northern Ireland have said that not a single public order arrest has been made so far with the start of the G8 summit in Fermanagh less than 24 hours away.

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Jun 16th 2013, 8:30 PM

Column: 3 billion people continue to live in poverty as the G8 summit takes place

As world leaders prepare to meet, the reality of three billion people – 40 per cent of the world’s population – living in extreme poverty will cast a shadow over their photocalls, writes Justin Kilcullen.

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Jun 16th 2013, 12:00 PM

8 things that the G8 leaders should know about Sunday's Cavan v Fermanagh game

The sides clash in the Ulster senior championship in Enniskillen on Sunday with the G8 summit taking place in the county on Monday and Tuesday.

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Jun 14th 2013, 8:00 AM

Plan to shut down mobile phones in G8 terror event signed into law

Áras an Úachtaráin says the President has signed the Criminal Justice Bill, which allows networks to be shut down in emergencies.

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Jun 13th 2013, 1:00 PM

President Higgins asked to sign 'mobile phone shutdown' laws early

The Government wants the new Criminal Justice Bill to be on the statute books before next week’s G8 summit.

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Jun 11th 2013, 6:32 PM

To protect world leaders you can't fly over Lough Erne during G8 summit

The restrictions will last from Sunday, 16 until Tuesday, 18 June.

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Jun 10th 2013, 5:36 PM

900 gardaí to help keep the peace at the G8 summit in Co Fermanagh

World leaders like Barack Obama, Angela Merkel, David Cameron and Vladimir Putin will attend the summit next month.

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Jun 5th 2013, 4:04 PM

# predict a riot

PHOTOS: PSNI undergo riot training ahead of G8 summit

A massive security effort is being organised ahead of the arrival of world leaders like Barack Obama, Angela Merkel and David Cameron to Enniskillen later this month.

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Jun 3rd 2013, 7:30 AM

Mobile phone networks could be shut off during G8 due to terror threats

If amendments to legislation are approved, Minister Shatter said that mobile phone companies will be able to shut down networks in areas during the G8.

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May 15th 2013, 12:12 PM

Crises in Syria and Korea to dominate G8 talks in London

Iran’s atomic ambitions, instability in north and west Africa, and climate change will also be up for discussion.

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Apr 11th 2013, 9:03 AM

Ireland's reputation is on the increase, so say G8 countries - survey

Ireland’s global reputation has increased, according to 36,000 respondants from eight of the world’s largest economies.

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Sep 6th 2012, 4:00 PM

End of G8 summit: Obama talks of 'emerging consensus' on economic fix

The US President spoke of an emerging consensus to promote growth and job creation , while the German Chancellor added that austerity was still on the agenda.

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May 20th 2012, 12:09 PM

Obama to meet Hollande before G8 summit

The new French president is set to visit the White House today.

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May 18th 2012, 8:16 AM

Good Morning

The 9 at 9 Nine things you need to know by 9am: Coalition at odds over Sunday pay; Brazil does away with rainforest protection laws and Carla’s staying mum on pregnancy rumours – but the pictures speak louder than words.

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May 27th 2011, 8:24 AM